happen across

Verb

To find (something) by chance; to unexpectedly discover (something).

Japanese Meaning

偶然に見つける / 思いがけず発見する

While browsing the antique shop, I happen across a handwritten letter from the 1800s.

骨董品店を見て回っていると、たまたま1800年代の手書きの手紙を見つけました。

Sense（1）

To find (something) by chance; to unexpectedly discover (something).

happens across

（ present singular third-person ）

happening across

（ participle present ）

happened across

（ participle past ）

happened across

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